Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital Prepares to Restore Maternity Services After Rehabilitation
The planned reopening is expected to improve access to childbirth care for families in central Gaza, where damaged healthcare infrastructure...
Maternal Health
Prenatal Exposure to a Plastic-Related Chemical May Be Linked to Smaller Newborns, Study Suggests
Researchers are examining whether exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic manufacturing could influence fetal growth during pregnancy. New findings...
WHO and UN Agencies Introduce Global Framework to Track Extreme Heat Risks for Pregnant Women and Children
GENEVA — International health and humanitarian organisations have introduced a new global framework to help countries measure and address the...
WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action to Reduce Lead Exposure and Protect Public Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for stronger international action against lead exposure, highlighting the serious health consequences...
US and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Agreement to Support Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in 15 Countries
The United States and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have reached a reported agreement worth $25 million to support...
Child Marriage and Early Pregnancy Continue to Disrupt Girls’ Education, UNESCO Warns
Progress in girls’ education is being threatened by two persistent challenges: marriage before adulthood and pregnancy during adolescence. Although gender...
Protecting Girls’ Futures: Why Adolescent Pregnancy Demands Global Attention
Every girl should have the opportunity to grow up safely, continue her education and make informed decisions about her future....
Extreme Heat Raises New Climate Threat for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Nadi, Fiji: Extreme heat is emerging as a serious climate-related threat to pregnant women, unborn babies and newborns, with health...
World Sepsis Day Draws Attention to a Critical Global Health Emergency
World Sepsis Day is drawing renewed attention to one of the most serious complications that can develop from an infection,...
Why Regular Prenatal Tests Matter for a Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy can progress normally while certain health concerns remain difficult to notice without medical testing. Regular prenatal care gives healthcare...
Nigeria Faces Uncertainty Over $1.4 Billion U.S. Health and Humanitarian Aid Package
Nigeria is facing renewed uncertainty over international health assistance after reports emerged that the country could potentially miss out on...
Indigenous Health Inequality Remains a Global Concern as World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 Is Observed
The health challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples are receiving renewed international attention on August 9, 2026, as countries and international...
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Concludes with Renewed Global Call to Strengthen Support for Mothers and Babies
As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 concludes on 7 August, governments, healthcare professionals, international organizations, and community groups are reaffirming the...
Fear Beyond the Virus: How Ebola Outbreaks Disrupt Essential Healthcare for Mothers and Children
An Ebola outbreak is often measured by the number of infections and deaths it causes, but its hidden impact extends...
World Breastfeeding Week: Building a Healthier Future Through Support for Every Mother
Every year, World Breastfeeding Week, observed from August 1 to August 7, shines a global spotlight on the importance of...
